Vacancy for Physics Laboratory Assistant

Job Title: Physics Laboratory Assistant

Job Description:

• Ensure the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced;
• Maintain laboratory equipment and tools in clean, safe, and good conditions and preparing chemical solutions;
• Follow and ensure strict safety procedures and safety checks;
• Assemble and prepare necessary laboratory materials before scheduled laboratory;
• Assist the laboratory instructor during the (entire) laboratory period;
• Put away laboratory materials after completion of the laboratory.
• Assist in ordering yearly materials;
• Maintain a current and running inventory of all materials;
• Assist in training of new laboratory assistants;
• Be able to use the appropriate source for developing;
• Methods for disposal of all types of chemicals;
• Prepare and maintain accurate laboratory records;
• Maintain the store for teaching equipment and planning to enable efficient changeovers of experiments;
• Maintain up-to-date records of maintenance and testing of teaching equipment;
• Assist with the sourcing of materials, consumables, and equipment for the teaching areas;

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree as a minimum level of education with a high average grade and/or with distinctions in physics or chemistry;
• Excellent level in English: applicants must be able to teach in English their topic (physics, chemistry);
• Knowledge of office automation software (Microsoft and LibreOffice suits) and any program specific to the subject of physics/chemistry;
• Flexibility in working hours (facilitation of teamwork, preparation of courses);
• Commitment to high-quality teaching and creating a fully inclusive, positive learning environment according to French standards of education;
• Laboratory experience abroad in the field of academic research or the physics industry is an advantage;

Interested candidates are requested to submit in PDF format in English language:

(1) a letter of interest and motivation specifying suitability for the position

(2) an updated resume

Send materials via e-mail to: [email protected] specifying the Job Title in the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The cut-off date for application is January 30, 2023.